Author Archives: Nidhi Goyal

About Nidhi Goyal

Nidhi is a gold medalist Post Graduate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.

Study Finds COVID-19 Infection Increases the Risk of Diabetes

The trauma of COVID-19 is not over yet. There are many long-term implications of this, which will gradually unravel. Now new research has discovered that people who had COVID-19 have a higher chance of developing diabetes within…

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Nanofiber Bandage Releases Medication As Soon As an Infection Starts

Scientists have designed a new bandage that releases medication when it detects the heat of an infection. As we all know antibiotics effectively treat infected wounds but we should think before using these. Moreover, overuse…

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Concrete Made With Old Tires Proved To Be Better Than Traditional Concrete

Used tires are a major global waste problem. Not only do they take up humongous space in landfills, but they also contain metals and chemicals that seep into the environment as they degrade. As per…

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Ukraine War Could Trigger Global Famine

As the war in Ukraine entered its fifth week, it has delivered a shock to global energy markets. But soon this war will take its toll on the world’s food supply. Together, Russia and Ukraine account…

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Clean Energy hit a record 38 percent of global electricity generation in 2021

We all know that renewable energies are the key to a climate-safe world. New analysis revealed that in 2021, 38 % of the world’s demand for power was met by clean energy sources. However, power…

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UK Study Finds No Link between Cell Phone Usage and a Higher Risk of Brain Tumors

While almost every single person is using a cell phone these days, people are always worried if their smartphone use can cause health issues. The potential health risks of cell phones have been debated for…

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Surgery in Safe Hand – “Smart” Surgical Gloves to Train Medical Students

Surgeons need a delicate and precise touch to accurately handle modern-day delicate surgeries. While surgical techniques have advanced significantly in recent times, surgical training has not kept pace and it still relies on observation. Instructing…

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Scientists Develop AI-Enabled Tool to Predict Heart Attack Risk

Having blockage in the coronary artery is one of the main reasons for chest pain that can lead to a heart attack. Doctors currently use a scan known as computed tomography angiography (CTA) to evaluate…

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Scientists Found Microplastics Circulating in Human Blood for the First Time

A new study by scientists in the Netherlands indicates that microplastics can reach our bloodstream. In the study, scientists detected microplastics in about 80% of the people tested. Microplastics are tiny particles of plastics that are less than 5…

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Wax-Coated Sand Improves Crop Yields in Arid Regions

Did you know that over forty percent of the Earth’s land surface comprises the arid and semi-arid regions? Large numbers of people live in these areas and are largely dependent on agriculture to meet their…

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